as in optometrist
a medical professional who studies and treats problems and diseases of the eye
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of ophthalmologist
Your ophthalmologist can recommend the best lenses for you.
—
Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Photodynamic Therapy Another option for wet AMD is photodynamic therapy, which ophthalmologists often use alongside anti-VEGF injections.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Bashar was an ophthalmologist, age 28, doing a residency at the Western Eye Hospital.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
Your ophthalmologist can teach you how to keep your lenses clean and dry.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ophthalmologist
Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
Photodynamic Therapy Another option for wet AMD is photodynamic therapy, which ophthalmologists often use alongside anti-VEGF injections.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Bashar was an ophthalmologist, age 28, doing a residency at the Western Eye Hospital.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Jan. 2025
Your ophthalmologist can teach you how to keep your lenses clean and dry.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ophthalmologist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ophthalmologist
Noun
-
To create its ranking, WalletHub looked at five key components: the cost of doctor, dentist, and optometrist visits in each state, plus the cost of two common medicines — Ibuprofen and Lipitor (PFE) — in each state.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
2 June 2025
-
During an eye exam, an eye doctor (ophthalmologist or optometrist) may use drops to temporarily dilate the pupil to see inside the eye.7 Symptoms With miosis, either one or both pupils may be abnormally small.—
Maxine Lipner,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Among the traits that distinguish this medical drama from others in the race is its setting: aboard a luxury cruise ship, where a new doctor and his team must handle unusual medical cases far away from shore.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
-
These decisions should be made by parents and doctors — not educators.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2025
Noun
-
Related Stories Now, Barack Obama’s former physician is adding to the questions surrounding Biden.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 June 2025
-
It was filed by a coalition of physicians, the ACLU of Georgia, Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and other groups.—
Jess Mador,
NPR,
7 June 2025
Noun
-
Read more: Prevention & Treatment Diet and Nutrition 19 Sources Dr. Moawad is a neurologist and expert in brain health.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
-
At the time, Ian was not regularly seeing a neurologist.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
For a decade, we were harried Los Angeles co-parents, entwined by conversations involving camp sign-ups, parent/teacher conferences, pediatrician appointments, dividing spring break weeks and the antidotes of two troublesome felines.—
Kim O’Hara,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
-
And the majority of public health experts, pediatricians, and dentists insist that water fluoridation is a long-standing practice that is both safe and effective at protecting oral health and fighting cavities and tooth decay.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
6 June 2025
Noun
-
Tim launched the country’s first training program for obstetricians and gynecologists through a groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Michigan and the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons.—
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
-
And a lot of obstetricians and gynecologists don't have accessible [clinics] and training for treating disabled people.—
Mara Gordon,
NPR,
31 May 2025
Noun
-
Karen Brown/New England Public Media Michele Andrews had been seeing her internist in Northampton, Massachusetts for about 10 years.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
-
His childhood was spent roaming the halls of the large brick hospital where his mother worked as an internist.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Your urologist will confirm your sterility with a semen analysis, which can be done at a lab or using new at-home testing kits.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
-
When a man is diagnosed with a small, slow-growing, contained prostate cancer, it may be monitored for years by a urologist with more frequent PSA readings, biopsies and MRIs.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
27 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Ophthalmologist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ophthalmologist. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share